Using Mixed Methods
Frameworks for an Integrated Methodology
- David Plowright - University of Hull, UK
This book shows how to use an integrated methodology that meets the needs of the postgraduate researcher who wants to challenge the traditional paradigmatic view of research.
The author explores:
- The FraIM and its application to social and educational research
- The contexts of research
- Different methods of data collection
- Types of data and their natural integration within the research process
This book is for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students on social science and education courses.
David Plowright is a lecturer in the Centre for Educational Studies at the University of Hull.
Plowright provides a practical framework that gives a more structured approach for students new to mixed research methodology
I consider this to be an important addition to the reading list for my students embarking of a higher degree and need direction on methodology.
Essential reading for someone embarking on any level of research. The Framework for an Integrated Methodology is unpacked enough to allow researchers to be able to use and benefit from.
Useful in supporting students to think outside the box and not adopt a singular approach to research
This is a current and readable text which will help anyone undertaking educational research.
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I have no hesitation in recommending it to learners, and I will be using it myself when I undertake my Doctorate.
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The chapters are logical and the topics explained well, with examples and case studies. The ‘summaries’ help put theory into practice.
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There is a very comprehensive reference list, subject index and name index. The latter being really useful to quickly locate sources of reference.
Content went straight into specific frameworks ie the FralM which seeemed to provided a limited/constricted way of using mixed methods rather than providing a comprehensive introduction/overview of mixed methods
This is a clear guide for students undertaking dissertation.
More suitable for postgraduate research degrees than the PGCE. A useful reference book in the library for the latter.
An interesting read for a post graduate early career researcher. It provoked an interesting discussion amongst colleagues.
an excellent text for those considering mixed methods as a methodology
